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Rare moth finds changes £6 million King’s Lynn sewer upgrade
A rare moth in Norfolk, which was previously thought to be extinct, was found during a sewer upgrade. Anglian Water were recently renovating water pipes that covered more than a mile in a project that was expected to last several months. However, since the rare moth, known as the Orange Conch, has been found the […]
Moth populations in steady decline in Britain, study finds
A long running study shows the 1976 heatwave boom has been followed dropping numbers in moth numbers across the UK. They are declining at a rate of 10% each decade in the UK but the average weight of each moth is double what it was in 1967. Researchers studying the biomass of moths caught in […]
Insect pests: Natural-born moth killers
Not only are insect pest’s garden problems, they are also problems inside the home too. We are currently in the middle of an indoor epidemic if clothes moths, a very destructive insect. Since natural fibres were present in most homes across the UK, clothes moth larvae have been munching holes in anything woollen, cashmere or […]
Signs of an early autumn in Cambridgeshire
As we have come to the end of August and we are now in September, the word autumn starts to get thrown around – much too many peoples distaste. This is largely to do with the searing temperatures we had at the start of summer, reaching 38.7 degrees at the start of June. These warm, […]
How we advise to treat and prevent textile moth infestations
Textile moths can be one of the most destructive household pests and can quite quickly cause thousands of pounds worth of damage in the home. This makes treating textile moths quickly and effectively imperative. There are many different products, sold from many different companies, so it can be a rather difficult choice choosing the right […]
Increased clothes and carpet moths in the UK
There has been a huge increase of moths reported in the UK this year, and the weather is to blame. As we experienced a mild winter and a warm, humid summer, moths have multiplied rapidly. Moths can be found in both clothes and carpets, as they feed on Keratin which is found in natural fibres […]
The Life cycle of the Common Clothes Moth (Tineola Bisselliella)
The clothes moth (Tineola Bisselliella) is a common household textile pest. If you are finding holes in items of clothing such as woollen jumpers or silk scarves, it is most likely that you are suffering from a clothes moth infestation. It is the Tineola Bisselliella larvae that causes the damage as they feed on the […]
Plague of toxic brown tail moth caterpillars descend on Portland
An infestation of brown tail moth caterpillars have been found in Portland, UK. They are covered in hairs that can be toxic and some residents are being plagued with rashes and breathing difficulties. They are generally found in southern England and Wales and usually hatch in May and June of every year. Some Islanders are […]
How to find and exterminate carpet moths
Tinea pellionella, the carpet moth, is a species that loves to eat and destroy wool carpets and are quite hard to get rid of. They are usually quite a dark brown colour and are fairly small and so it is easy to believe they generally go unnoticed in the wild, especially as they tend to […]
Understanding a clothes moth infestation
Clothes moth (Tineola Bisselliella) is the most common moth you will find attacking clothes and carpets around your home. They are known to be the most aggressive species of moth and can be found all around the world. You will most likely find them flying around your home in the Spring and Summer moths when […]